Early Infant Risk Factors for Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Conclusions: Acid-blocking medications and antibiotics during infancy were associated with later diagnosis of EoE. Erythema toxicum neonatorum, an eosinophilic immune phenomenon, was strongly associated with EoE. Identifying early infant risk factors for EoE may help to risk stratify the need for endoscopy.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Article: Gastroenterology: Eosinophilic GI Disease Source Type: research